Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Result as Taylor suffers first ever defeat
Re-live updates from the undisputed-title fight in Dublin
Katie Taylor suffered the first loss of her professional career on Saturday, as she was beaten on points by Chantelle Cameron in Dublin.
Taylor entered the 3Arena unbeaten and as the undisputed lightweight champion, while her British opponent was also undefeated and put the undisputed super-lightweight titles on the line. In what was, remarkably, Taylor’s first pro fight in her native Ireland, the Olympic champion lost a majority decision to Cameron, who emerged victorious 96-94, 96-94, 95-95 on the judges’ scorecards.
The bout was contested at an intense pace, with Cameron, 32, fighting on the front foot and applying heavy pressure throughout. Taylor’s every punch was greeted with a roar in Dublin, but the 36-year-old seemed to lose the contest in the middle rounds, as Cameron landed the harder shots and with greater frequency. Taylor, cheered on by UFC star and compatriot Conor McGregor from ringside, landed several eye-catching flurries in the final frames, but her quick, straight punches did not appear to faze Cameron. In contrast, Taylor seemed to be worn down somewhat by her opponent’s frequent body shots.
Taylor expressed her desire for a rematch as the fighters spoke in the ring after the main event, before her promoter Eddie Hearn reiterated that a rematch clause would allow a second clash between the women. He added that it would likely take place in Dublin in autumn.
Re-live updates from the fight, below. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.
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Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Caoimhin Agyarko def. Grant Dennis via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90).
Every round on every scorecard goes to the Northern Irishman!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Conor McGregor arrives
Notorious...
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Round 10
The fight ends with a brilliant round, full of back-and-forth exchanges and more creative combinations than either man has produced until now!
The former sparring partners embrace.
We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Round 9
Penultimate round! Positive boxing from Agyarko, though Dennis grazes him with a decent right hook attempt.
Both men open up as the round nears its end.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Round 8
Perfectly-timed counter right from Agyarko! Dennis does so well to take that shot!
Dennis is circling to his left far too often; that’s why he’s getting caught repeatedly by the same punch.
The middleweights grapple briefly, before separating. Clean left hook lands for Dennis! Agyarko seems unfazed, though.
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Round 7
Agyarko with a left hook to the body then one to the head! He lands another up top, and Dennis is hurt!
But he fires back with his own hard shot and shouts at Agyarko, who seems to be somewhat stunned!
Agyarko eventually gathers his senses and gets back on the front foot, hunting Dennis. He pours on combinations, with Dennis shelling up against the ropes...
He makes it to the end of the round!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Round 6
Into the second half of this fight. Agyarko sees a jab blocked then steps off to his right, thinking about throwing but instead resisting.
The fighters land simultaneous jabs to the head. A one-two is just off the mark for Agyarko.
Now he doubles up his jab and wobbles Dennis with a left hook!
Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE: Caoimhin Agyarko vs Grant Dennis
Round 5
A better round for Dennis here. He tags Agyarko with a short left hook now.
Forward comes Agyarko with a spearing jab, though, then a nice one-two! Dennis just misses a hook in response.
A good end to the round from Agyarko, who increases the pressure.
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